School of Nursing Advisory Board
The School of Nursing Advisory Board provides guidance, support, and advocacy to help advance the School of Nursing's mission and vision.
The Advisory Board is composed of leaders from healthcare organizations, higher education, and the community, along with alumni who provide expertise and guidance to support the School of Nursing.
Functions include:
- Advising on curriculum relevance and emerging healthcare needs
- Supporting clinical partnerships and community engagement
- Assisting with strategic planning and program growth
- Promoting student and alumni success
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Professional Title and Organization |
|---|---|
| Dawn Aubel | Senior Director, Patient-Centered Development, AstraZeneca |
| Michael A. Fonzino | Director of Health and Welfare, Department of Health, Township of West Orange |
| Michelle G. Jacobson-Malek '25 | Senior Public Health Nurse, Department of Health, Township of West Orange |
| Abby C. Kurtz | Director of Organizational Education, Pascack Valley Medical Center |
| Candise Maiore '21 | Quality and Safety Manager, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center |
| Valerie McPherson | Chief Nursing Officer, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center |
| Tracy Mulcahey | National Business Development Manager, Laerdal Medical |
| Eleni Pellazgu | Director of Nursing, County College of Morris |
| Mary Pat Sullivan | Director of Nursing Education, Atlantic Health System |
| J. Cedar Wang | Vice President of Nursing Operations, Holy Name Medical Center |
| Lori York | Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health, Essex County College |